Yoga Classes, Events & Retreats in Hampshire, Online & Beyond.
Harmonising your inner & outer nature from joy!
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Hi Joybeam,
Welcome, I'm Lauren and I'm so glad you're here. let me take you by the virtual hand and guide you to some yoga. I firmly believe that joy is our innermost nature - but like the sun it can hide behind a thick grey cloud from time to time. And as we weave our way through life it can sometimes feel like those light rays simply can't beam through. The gift I choose is yoga - it allows me to brighten my joy light! It's this feeling that brought me to sharing and teaching yoga in my hometown of Southampton. I've dedicated the last 18 years to practicing, studying and teaching the transformational art of yoga and wish to share it with you. In my classes you can expect to move fluidly, breathe deeply, ignite your inner wisdom while learning a lot & laughing a little. Whether it's physically, mentally or emotionally I hope your joy light brightens! |
Yoga causes a ripple effect. . .
After your first class you may find you sleep better, the next few may bring more healthy habits into your life, a course may deepen your understanding of your inner nature, an event may extend your comfort zone limits and a retreat could heal and transform a part of your soul. Take a peep at what calls you below.
Yoga Classes
Weekly community centered Yoga classes in Hedge End, Bursledon, Botley & Online.
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Courses
From monthly Meditation journeys to online courses we'll uncover yoga's depths together.
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Events
Infuse your yoga and interweave it with nature connection, your best bud or a lake swim.
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Retreats
Let me whisk you away on retreat. Journey to Hampshire, Devon, Sussex, France, Greece or India.
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"Lauren is not just a yoga teacher - she is a story teller that transports you and can bring yoga principles and mythology to a modern day practice. Her bright and sunshine personality radiates throughout the class making her approachable and accessible for beginners and experts alike. She has variety in every class and has built a community that come together and support each other. I could not be more grateful for finding her and these classes"
-Sophie
-Sophie
FAQ's
Yoga classes can feel daunting for the first time. Will I be good at it? Where do I put my mat?
Don't worry; I've got you covered.
• What will I need? A Yoga mat and a blanket are your best friends.
• What should I wear? Comfortable, layered clothing.
• But I'm not flexible. That's why we do yoga!
• Am I too old? NEVER. I teach people well into their 80's.
• Do I need to come every week? No, but the more you do, the better you'll feel.
• What if I fall asleep? Then I've done my job well.
• Can I ask questions in the class? ALWAYS
Don't worry; I've got you covered.
• What will I need? A Yoga mat and a blanket are your best friends.
• What should I wear? Comfortable, layered clothing.
• But I'm not flexible. That's why we do yoga!
• Am I too old? NEVER. I teach people well into their 80's.
• Do I need to come every week? No, but the more you do, the better you'll feel.
• What if I fall asleep? Then I've done my job well.
• Can I ask questions in the class? ALWAYS
My Training
I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course with Himalaya Yoga Valley in India in March 2014.
I have an Upper Second Class BA (Hons) Degree in Professional Theatre & Modern Dance from London Studio Centre - The University of the Arts London.
I have a thirst for knowledge, and expanding my understanding of the world through the lens of yoga is one of my favourite pastimes. On top of training in aerial yoga, yin, anusāra and mandala yoga, I’ve also completed courses on sanskrit, yoga history, tantra, mythology and philosophy.
My current self-study is non-dualism, the belief that everything is one - an indivisible whole from which we are all connected. Like individual leaves on the branches of a mighty oak.
I have an Upper Second Class BA (Hons) Degree in Professional Theatre & Modern Dance from London Studio Centre - The University of the Arts London.
I have a thirst for knowledge, and expanding my understanding of the world through the lens of yoga is one of my favourite pastimes. On top of training in aerial yoga, yin, anusāra and mandala yoga, I’ve also completed courses on sanskrit, yoga history, tantra, mythology and philosophy.
My current self-study is non-dualism, the belief that everything is one - an indivisible whole from which we are all connected. Like individual leaves on the branches of a mighty oak.
The language of yoga
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice, so from time to time, you may hear an new word like 'paścimottānāsana'. In most cases, it's the traditional name of the pose, concept or description of a particular meditation or breathing technique.
The important one is 'ōṃ śānti' (aum shantea) - We say this at the end of every practice, it's a wishing of peace from me to you. It's a wonderful way to end our practice together, allowing the ripple effect to begin.
It is traditional in my teaching lineage to complete a class with a sanskrit mantra; I hope with time you come to know them and enjoy them as much as I do.
The important one is 'ōṃ śānti' (aum shantea) - We say this at the end of every practice, it's a wishing of peace from me to you. It's a wonderful way to end our practice together, allowing the ripple effect to begin.
It is traditional in my teaching lineage to complete a class with a sanskrit mantra; I hope with time you come to know them and enjoy them as much as I do.
